Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup pumpkin puree.
02 - 2 1/4 cups whole rolled oats.
03 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
07 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
08 - 1 cup butter, softened.
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
10 - 1/2 cup brown sugar.
11 - 1 egg yolk, room temperature.
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
13 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
14 - 1/4 cup butter, softened.
15 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
17 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
18 - Pinch of salt.

Instructions:

01 - Blot with paper towels. Should have 3/4 cup after blotting.
02 - Heat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugars. Add yolk, vanilla, pumpkin. Mix in dry ingredients. Scoop and flatten slightly. Bake 14-16 minutes.
03 - Beat cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, spices, vanilla. Beat until smooth.
04 - Pipe filling on half cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

Notes:

01 - Makes 18-20 sandwiches.
02 - Store in fridge after day one.
03 - Can freeze unfilled cookies.
04 - Use whole oats not quick.
05 - Blot pumpkin well.